CIMMYT implemented a study at its station in Texcoco, Mexico to compare the effectiveness of 7 different commercially available shelling options for smallholder farmers in Mexico (OCT: hand sheller; DSG: manual crank-type sheller; THDG: pedal sheller; DEZ: electric sheller of Chinese make; RDI: electric rotating-disc sheller; MKT: two-wheel tractor,...

The sorghum data was collected from small-scale sorghum farmers in the Tanzanian regions of Dodoma and Shinyanga in November and December 2023. In the Dodoma region, two districts were selected: Kondoa and Kongwa, while in the Shinyanga region, the districts selected were Kishapu and Shinyanga. The sample size consists of 1,100 small-scale farmers. The...

This dataset includes experimental data collected from a long-term field experiment conducted over 20 years (1999-2019) in a semiarid region of central Mexico. The study focused on evaluating the effects of various soil management practices—including the use of permanent beds, crop residue management, and tied ridges—on the yield and profitability of...

Hybrid maize seed production in Africa can face reduced yields based on the damage that may be incurred when detasseling female plants. Moreover, incomplete detasseling may lead to impurities hybrid seed production. A unique nuclear genetic male sterility seed production technology, referred to as Ms44-SPT, was developed to reduce these hybrid seed...

Field and greenhouse FHB resistance evaluation for a panel of African wheat varieties, with deoxynivalenol (DON) toxin data provided.

CIMMYT implemented a study at its station in Texcoco to compare the effectiveness of 5 different storage technologies in minimizing grain loss during four consecutive storage cycles. In each storage cycle, the conventional practice of farmers in the area, polypropylene bag, was compared to four hermetic plastic bags from three different brands ((1)...

Data generated to understand the retention and bioavailability of iron and zinc during chapati and leavened bread production

The integrated BEM and e-Agrology dataset comprises historical data from 2012 to 2022, specifically collected from the Bajío region in Mexico, which includes the states of Guanajuato, Jalisco, Michoacan, and Queretaro. This dataset offers comprehensive information on farmers' field activities, plot details, and specific characteristics of various crops,...

The groundnut data was collected from small-scale groundnut farmers in the Tanzanian regions of Dodoma, Shinyanga, Mtwara, Lindi, and Songwe in May and November 2023. The sample size consists of 2,200 small-scale farmers. The phase one data responses are from farmers in Dodoma and Shinyanga, collected in May 2023, while the phase two data is from farmers...

Wheat head blast index (%) data for six CIMMYT nurseries (32ISEPTON, 14HLBSN, 14HZAN, 40SAWSN, 24FHBSN, and 55IBWSN) is presented. Field trials took place in Quirusillas and Okinawa (Bolivia) and Jashore (Bangladesh) during the 2023 cycles. Two sowings were made in each location/cycle.

New and improved maize hybrids, developed by the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, are available for uptake by public and private sector partners, especially those interested in marketing or disseminating hybrid maize seed across tropical regions of South Asia and similar agro-ecologies in other regions.. Following a rigorous trialing and a stage-gate...

More than 60% of Zambia's population lives in rural areas and relies on rain-fed agriculture, with smallholder farmers playing a key role in food production. However, their dependence on the climate makes them vulnerable. It is essential to sustainably increase food production to feed a growing population and address climate change. Sustainable...

Sustainable intensification practices, such as intercropping maize with grain legumes, are essential for smallholder farmers in southern Africa to address climate change and declining soil fertility. A study in Zambia compared different diversification strategies (single-row intercropping, strip cropping, and crop rotation) with sole maize. The results...

The necessity for differentiated responses arises due to the significant surge in nitrogen fertilizer prices, posing a serious threat to food security. To sustain the production of staple cereals in agricultural systems with varying levels of fertilization, it becomes imperative to explore integrated management strategies encompassing both organic and...

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT), the University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin and the World Vegetable Center conducted a survey in Benin in March 2023 to assess the on-farm sustainability of vegetable farms. A matrix of indicators was built around the three dimensions of sustainability (ecological, social and economic) using the...

This dataset is built from a survey among wheat farming households in Bihar state. The survey was conducted by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) between August and September 2021. In total, the questionnaire was administered to 1,008 wheat-growing households. The survey elicited information on various topics, for example,...

New and improved maize hybrids, developed by the CIMMYT Global Maize Program, are available for uptake by public and private sector partners, especially those interested in marketing or disseminating hybrid maize seed across Eastern Africa and similar agro-ecological zones. Following a rigorous trialing and a stage-gate advancement process culminating in...

A household survey was conducted from May to October 2018 in the Chüy, Issyk-Kul, and Osh oblasts of the Kyrgyz Republic. The dataset offers insights into production patterns, the socio-economic and demographic situations of farmers and households growing wheat, factors influencing their production decisions, the adoption of new wheat varieties, and the...

We investigated the effect of conservation agriculture based cropping systems in the yield and profitability of maize in a semiarid region of central Mexico, under rainfed conditions. The database contains yield data, production cost and profitability for maize (Zea mays L.), bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), triticale (× Triticosecale Wittmack) and oats...

The study of women's involvement and responsibilities within seed systems in Nepal is scarce, despite the widely held belief that women possess extensive knowledge regarding seed selection and preservation, especially concerning maize and wheat, which are vital staple grains in remote mountain communities. Women play various crucial roles in maize and...